With a stay at Smart Stay Inn in Lafayette, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Cajundome. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Moore Park Raceway and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Northgate Mall Shopping Center.
What's nearby
Moore Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Cajundome - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
Cajun Field - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Girard Park - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Getting around
Lafayette Station - 5 min drive
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 10 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Cracker Barrel - 9 min walk
About this property
Smart Stay Inn
Hotel in Lafayette with free parking
Smart Stay Inn offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 423-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Lafayette hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 122 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
10 accessible parking spaces
Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
Thin carpet in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
1 building
2 floors
Renovated entire property - August 2023
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
423-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Heating
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60.00
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 40 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 60.00 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 83-3598430
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Smart Stay Inn Hotel
1620 N University Ave
Smart Stay Inn Lafayette
Smart Stay Inn Hotel Lafayette
Smart Stay Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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The good: AC cold Air, Hot Water worked well.
The Bad: Poorly managed. No Coffee, Bed mattress, sheets pillow covers reused/odor. Had to pick up a room coffee machine, it had previously used coffee glued, small roaches inside.
Front desk so helpless, naive, like no issues!!!
The property is fine if you are looking to save money. But it is bare bones. No extra touches. Example, no tissues. Walls are bare. Quality is below what I expect from a 4-star facility. 4 out of 10, maybe. 4 out of 5, never.
When I arrived after a long trip, the room was dirty, infested with cockroaches, and had no hot water. I reported the issues to Expedia and requested a refund for one night so I could move to another hotel, but they denied it even after I provided photos. To make things worse, I was abruptly woken up the next morning by a loud knock a hotel staff member rudely told me to leave because they claimed the night wasn’t paid. I showed him my receipt and he left without even apologizing. Completely unacceptable. I would never stay here again.
This hotel exceeded my expectations, we were tired from a long drive in and booked this hotel for the night. We arrived a few hours prior to check in time and the gentleman at the front desk was kind enough to allow us to check in early. Overall the staff and room were to my liking, the area appeared questionable however, we had no problems at all. It was quiet and everyone was friendly.
Christeen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Gerald, Smithville
13 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok. Priced about right for 3 stars.
Gerald
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Bryan
11 Jul 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Worst property I’ve ever stayed at! Room was fine but very basic. Property looked like it was abandon!